Mercury in Capricorn
Mercury in the sign of Capricorn. The usual marks of these people are a short stature, a restless and inconsistent character; they are absorbed in their business. In earning money they may be sly and undertake secret, behind-the-scenes actions. They run into debt and consort with sinful people. They may turn to the spiritual life thanks to listening to enlightened people or reading their works. (Tom Hopke)
Mercury in Capricorn: This is an earth sign. Decisions are taken on the basis of material advantage; attentive to his work, suspicious, dissatisfied; the person takes correct decisions that are advantageous to himself, an interest in ancient teachings, a wish to study a question thoroughly, problems from enemies. A good placement for the lagnas Taurus, Sagittarius, Pisces. It gives them wealth and a comfortable life. If Mercury is afflicted — obsessive, financial difficulties, low self-esteem, feels trapped, isolation, a monotonous life, loneliness. (Mahesh Dharmadasa)
Mercury in Capricorn: thinks practically and systematically, an enormous power of concentration, thorough in work, resourceful in affairs, prefers tried ideas and means. A favourable placement for Mercury. (Sri Govind Swarup Agarwal)
Mercury in Capricorn and Aquarius — works for other people, poor, does not love art, a debtor, carries out the orders of other people. (Varahamihira)
The people are somewhat similar to those with Mercury placed in Taurus, but more pragmatic. They are good operators, entrepreneurs, businessmen, but they may be sly and be drawn towards sinful people. Association with spiritual people is very important for them; otherwise such people very often become too practical and material. Their judgements may be very harsh. They may be too callous and fanatical; they do not tolerate dissent; religiousness is not always welcomed; there may be some kind of pride. They rarely come to classes in Vedic astrology.
They have a contemplative, lively mind; they can concentrate and be persistent in their researches; they practically always follow their reasoning through to the end and find some logic. They are usually purposeful, and it is better for them to keep one matter in mind at a time.
Mercury in this friendly sign is strong and gives logic, analytical abilities and a practical, strong intellect.
(Rami Blekt)
«Jataka Bharanam»
RESULTS OF THE PLACEMENT OF MERCURY IN CAPRICORN
19:46. A person in whose birth chart Mercury is in Capricorn will fear his enemies, will be foolish, devoid of the wish for sexual relations, will work for others and be inclined to modesty, though absorbed in harmful inclinations.
Commentary: If Mercury is in the sign of Capricorn, the person gives particular attention to secrecy, caution (thoroughness) and detailed analysis in carrying out his plans. Such a person will, as a rule, be firm in his thoughts and able to influence other people thanks to his rationality. His thoughts are occupied with the goal he is working on. Such a placement of Mercury is very important in the birth chart of an ambassador.
18:194. Results of the aspect of the Sun upon Mercury in the sign of Capricorn or Aquarius: If Buddha is in the Rashi Makara or Kumbha and is aspected by Surya, then the person will be valiant in his destiny (his purpose is to be valiant), skilful in war, of bad character, and he will have many family members.
18:195. Results of the aspect of the Moon upon Mercury in the sign of Capricorn or Aquarius: If Buddha is in the Rashi Makara or Kumbha and is aspected by Chandra, then the person will earn his living by what is produced (extracted) in water, will prosper in wealth, will be frightened and timid, and will engage in commerce connected with fruit, sweet roots and the like.
18:196. Results of the aspect of Mars upon Mercury in the sign of Capricorn or Aquarius: If Buddha is in the Rashi Makara or Kumbha and is aspected by Mangala, then the person will have a lazy and timid character; he will be calm, happy, quick in speech and endowed with wealth.
18:197. Results of the aspect of Jupiter upon Mercury in the sign of Capricorn or Aquarius: If Buddha is in the Rashi Makara or Kumbha and is aspected by Guru, then the person will be happy through wealth, property and a vehicle, will be the head of a village or a town and will be exceedingly intelligent.
18:198. Results of the aspect of Venus upon Mercury in the sign of Capricorn or Aquarius: If Buddha is in the Rashi Makara or Kumbha and is aspected by Shukra, then many children will be born to the person, he will have an ugly appearance, he will be ignorant and sensual, and will live in the company of low-born people.
18:199. Results of the aspect of Saturn upon Mercury in the sign of Capricorn or Aquarius: If Buddha is in the Rashi Makara or Kumbha and Shani aspects it, then the person will be deprived of happiness and wealth, drawn into sinful affairs, unhappy, and will live in the company of ignoble people.
